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Ferene Family History

Ferene Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Serene, Ference, Ferone, Ferenc, Ferenz, Cerne, Levene, Free, Feeney

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Where is the Ferene family from?

You can see how Ferene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferene family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ferene families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Ferene families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferene's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ferene families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferene. 34% of Ferene men worked as a Bartender.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bartender
    34%
  • House Reiser
    34%
  • Rice Shocker
    34%

What Ferene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Ferene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferene census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 112 immigration records available for the last name Ferene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Ferene. For the veterans among your Ferene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferene lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Ferene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ferene in 1983 was 72, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferene ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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